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The tipping model will never go away as some will not want to lose the power it gives them over other people.

We manage in virtually every other aspect of our lives. There’s no tip line at the big box store, grocery store, monthly bills, amazon checkout, etc. The most spectacular dining/service I have ever received, the gratuities were included into the price and were paid before I ever entered the restaurant.

I’ve tried everything from 2 Buck Chuck to Opus One. We’ve rarely had any wine we coudn’t finish. LOL

The cruise lines feel it’s their current actual wage plus your 20% daily service charge plus gratuities they add to your packages. I’d start there. The cruise I just booked listed a price of $1049 pp. Add the taxes, fees and gratuities from the “free” Free at Sea, it came to over $1400 pp. And another $140 pp for prepaid service charges. So we’re at nearly $1550 pp. I’d rather the upfront price just be the $1550 instead of the bait and switch.

I spent 10 days in Paris over Christmas. I loved that the price was the price and no silly games. It would be so much easier to just pay people a proper wage and show the real price of the cruise instead of the bait and switch of a low fare and 50% more after taxes, service charges, and gratuities.

We decided the premium plus package was worth it as we get the drink upgrade, 2 extra specialty dinners, $200 extra excursion credits, unlimited wifi, Starbucks package and bottled water.

I'll definitely give them a try!

I tried 12, 15, and 18 year Macallans at Epcot several years ago and couldn't finish them. I'm developing a palette for whiskey now. Before I spend a lot on a bottle, I want to try them first. I appreciate the information.

I was replying to RocketMan275 before seeing your post. Thank you for this information.

The premium plus on the website lists 2 different McCallans, Glenlivet, Old Forester, Hennessy XO, and several others. Some are noted as being in whiskey bars, and Johhnie Blue is in Haven. I'm definitely expecting to find some of these onboard somewhere. LOL

I recently booked the Getaway for December and upgraded to the Premium Plus package. This will be our first Norwegian cruise and our first time doing a drinks package. In the main dining rooms, will they do a wine pairing of sorts with each course or will you have to order with each course? I'm a novice when it comes to whiskey so I'm wanting to try as many as possible. There are no bars listed on the website as specifically whiskey bars. What are the best bars on ship to try the premium whiskeys included in the premium plus package? I'm assuming you use your room key to get drinks on Norwegian? Thanks in advance!